The powerful storm surge resulted in extreme flooding that drowned the city of New Orleans and established the hurricane as one of the costliest in American history.

Almost three years later, the people of New Orleans and surrounding parishes are struggling to rebuild leveled homes, disjointed communities and broken spirits.

The Katrina Project aims to create nationwide awareness about the current situation in New Orleans, Louisiana (NOLA).  It is based on interviews conducted with an array of people and agencies navigating the aftermath of the storm. The project begins with the development of an archive of interviews and the creation of a theatre piece that will explore and explain scientific, economic, sociological, social equity and aesthetic issues surrounding the rebuilding of a city renowned as a cultural jewel in America.

The goals include giving a voice to the voiceless, bringing attention to the failure of our disaster relief programs,
and creating a work of art that stimulates emotional intelligence.

This site will contain the completed script, public domain music, visuals and technical suggestions, for use by theatres around the country.  The only requirement of interested theatre companies will be that they submit an expense and revenue statement and pledge to send any profit to a list of vetted 501c3 nonprofit agencies and organizations in support of NOLA's recovery.
The site will contain links to these non-profit organizations and other recovery program websites, additional information about coastal and social issues, and a gallery of firsthand photographs.